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    Question

    Under Clause 4 of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006,

    who appoints the Banking Ombudsman, and what is the maximum tenure for a single appointment?
    A Central Government appoints; tenure not exceeding 5 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Reserve Bank of India appoints one of its officers of the rank of Chief General Manager or General Manager; tenure not exceeding 3 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Reserve Bank of India appoints any retired High Court Judge; tenure not exceeding 3 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Central Government appoints a retired District Judge; tenure not exceeding 5 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:
    Clause 4 of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949) explicitly states: ·         Appointing authority:  The  Reserve Bank of India  (not the Central Government a very common confusion in exams) ·         Eligibility:  The appointee must be  one of the RBI's own officers  in the rank of  Chief General Manager or General Manager ·         Tenure:  The appointment shall be made for a  period not exceeding three years at a time

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